Multispeciality Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

Ap-Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Paid CME with days off

Generous PTO

Job summary

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Multispeciality Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. The role is strictly surgical only, with no clinic time, and focuses on first assisting in a fast-paced operating room.

You will function as a Surgical First Assistant, position and drape patients, suture tissue, and support intraoperative care under the surgeon's direction. Board certification and Missouri licensure are required, with on-call duties included.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assistant in multiple specialties (must have experience in spine surgery).
• Current Missouri State License; relocation considered with assistance.
• Board certified by NCCPA.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401K with company matching.
• Participation in ESOP.
• Paid state license, malpractice and related dues.
• Annual CME allowance with paid time off.
• Generous PTO and life/work balance.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon
• Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers
• Assists in intra-operative patient care as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

Skills

Surgical First Assistant

Spine surgery experience

Education

NCCPA certification

Missouri State Medical License

Active BLS/ACLS

Job description

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Multispeciality Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant

AP Health is a private practice comprised of advanced practice providers. We provide perioperative services to hospitals, surgeons, and surgery centers. We partner with facilities to offer service line coverage with highly trained and knowledgeable Advanced Practice Providers to first assist in surgery.

AP Health is seeking a highly experienced Physician Assistant/Surgical Assistant to join our team in St. Louis, Missouri. A successful candidate would have at least 2+ years of experience in multiple specialties of surgery. This job is strictly a surgical only position with no clinic time. This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinguished team that delivers top tier care.

This is NOT a travel, locum, placement, or per diem position. AP Health is not a staffing company.

What will you do:

• Functions as a Surgical First Assistant in the Operating Room
• Positions and drapes the patient under the direction of the surgeon
• Suturing and retracting of all tissue layers
• Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned
• Perform comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations
• Rotating on-call responsibilities

What do you need:

• 2+ years experience functioning as a surgical first assist in multiple specialties (must have experience in spine surgery)
• Current Missouri State License *Will help obtain if relocating
• Board certified by NCCPA
• Active BLS and ACLS
• Comprehensive and flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability, basic and supplemental life
• 401K retirement plan with company matching
• Participation in the company’s Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Paid state license, malpractice, and other agreed upon licenses and dues
• Annual $1,500 allotment accompanied by 3 paid days off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Generous PTO and "life/work" balance

AP Health is a certified Great Place to Work a national recognition based on employee feedback about workplace culture and experience. If you have a passion for patient-centered care and interest in working in a fast-paced operating room atmosphere - join our team today!